TradeBud

FREE TRADING JOURNAL

A trading record you can actually learn from.

TradeBud keeps your trades, reasoning, costs, and performance in one place. It is completely free forever—no credit card and no trial clock.
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THE PURPOSE

What is a trading journal?

A trading journal is a structured record of the decisions behind your trades and the results that followed. A useful journal goes beyond recording profit or loss: it preserves the setup, position size, risk, execution, costs, and notes needed to evaluate whether your process was sound.

TradeBud turns those records into performance metrics and calendar views so you can distinguish repeatable behavior from isolated outcomes.

WHAT YOU CAN MEASURE

Useful metrics, without spreadsheet upkeep.

Net P&LEstimated results after the fee settings you configure.
Win rateThe share of closed trades that finished profitably.
Profit factorGross winning value divided by gross losing value.
ExpectancyThe average expected result across your recorded trades.
Equity curvesA chronological view of cumulative performance.
Monthly returnsPeriod-by-period results for longer-term review.

A PRACTICAL ROUTINE

How to use TradeBud.

  1. 01
    Record the trade

    Add the instrument, date, prices, quantity, risk, and status.

  2. 02
    Keep the reasoning

    Write down the setup, expectation, execution notes, and lessons.

  3. 03
    Review the evidence

    Use analytics, calendar, and journal views to find patterns.

  4. 04
    Refine the process

    Turn consistent evidence into rules for future decisions.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Free trading journal FAQ.

Is TradeBud really free forever?

Yes. TradeBud’s core journal, trade tracking, calendar, and performance analytics are free forever. There is no trial clock or credit card requirement.

What can I record in the trading journal?

You can record dates, ticker symbols, entry and exit prices, quantities, open or closed status, risk, notes, account balances, and configurable trading fees.

Does TradeBud place trades or connect to my broker?

No. TradeBud is an independent journal and analytics tool. It does not execute trades, hold funds, provide brokerage services, or recommend securities.

How does TradeBud calculate performance?

TradeBud uses the trade data and fee settings you enter to calculate metrics such as net P&L, win rate, profit factor, expectancy, average win and loss, and equity curves.

Who is TradeBud for?

TradeBud is for self-directed traders who want a structured record of their process. It can be used for stocks and other instruments that can be recorded by symbol, price, and quantity.

KEEP THE RECORD. LEARN FROM IT.

Start with your next trade.

Create your free journalFree forever. No credit card required.